PropertyPernes-les-Fontaines (84)

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Surface420 m²bedrooms6 bathrooms2 land17.3 ha

A 17-hectare estate with the former hunting lodge of the Marquis de Bruny, springs and an exceptional environment in the Luberon mountains. The estate is flanked to the north by a rocky plateau containing some striking troglodyte dwellings; to the south, it stretches out along the path of the sun over rich terraced grasslands buttressed by immense monoliths, which form the southern boundary of the valley. The relief, which protects the property with natural ramparts, lent itself to hunting. Indeed, the region's nobility enjoyed hunting here.
The estate is located on a site with an average altitude of 320 m, with the buildings erected halfway up the slope, where the valley widens and the springs gush forth from the rocks. The noble edifice is typical of aristocratic hunting lodges with its grand staircase and different entrances. It was built by the Marquis Raymond de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux, who was a Treasurer General of France in Provence. The De Bruny family was part of the Provençal Nobles of the Robe, several members of whom were honoured for services to the Kings of France in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The edifice is extended to the south and east by an old walled enclosure with a dovecote tower in the south-west corner.
The entrance courtyard of the lodge is shaded by centuries-old plane trees, drawing their strength from one of the property's three springs. This forms a first pool in this spot, resembling a water mirror reflecting the western elevation. The grounds stretch as far as the eye can see to the east, made up of two open terraces that follow the natural slope of the land and disappear into the meadow at the bottom of the valley.
Several outbuildings - a caretaker's cottage, sheds and a hangar - are partially sheltered by trees. Slightly set back from the hunting lodge, they lean against the neighbouring rocky outcrops.
The various stone buildings have oblong windows of varying sizes, and their two- or four-pitched roofs feature monk-and-nun tiles.